Groveland Four Restitution: Gov. DeSantis signed Florida’s 2026-27 budget including $4 million for the families of the Groveland Four, closing another chapter in the 1949 wrongful-accusation case. State Budget & Vetoes: The $117.6 billion budget passed with major line-item vetoes hitting Central Florida projects and South Florida local funding, including cuts totaling about $95M across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. Education Scores: Florida touted gains on the FAST progress-monitoring system, with more than 60% of students meeting or exceeding grade-level benchmarks in ELA and math, including Palm Beach County improvements. Public Safety & Crime: A father and 11-year-old daughter were hospitalized after a shooting outside a Hallandale Beach McDonald’s; police say they were caught in crossfire and suspect a McDonald’s employee. NFL Legal Drama: Detroit Lions released cornerback Terrion Arnold after a judge set $1M bond with strict conditions; prosecutors say kidnapping and armed robbery could bring life in prison. Emergency Services Tech: Intrado and AT&T expanded NG 9-1-1 emergency communications to improve routing and location accuracy. Space & Science: NASA is preparing a first-of-its-kind mission to extend the Swift satellite’s life by docking and boosting its orbit. Venezuela Earthquake Aid: South Floridians shipped 50 tons of supplies to Venezuela as communities search for missing relatives.